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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.87, 185.95 and 98.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.87, 185.95 and 98.28 is: 147.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.87 : 185.95 = 98.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.87/185.95 = 98.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.87x = 185.95 × 98.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.87x = 18,275.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,275.17/123.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.54

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